Damsons are grown mainly for use in the kitchen. They have a rich flavor and are used for making jams, pies and crumbles. The damson tree is a deciduous tree which grows easily in cold climates. These trees do not need pruning once they are established. These trees are an excellent addition to the orchard. These trees produce good crop for many years. There are different varieties of damson trees which produce small and large fruits. The damson fruit is oval in shape and is blue or indigo in color and is ready for picking between September and October.

Varieties

There are different varieties of damson trees. The Blue Violet damson tree is a traditional damson tree which ripens earlier than the other varieties of damsons. The fruits have a sweeter flavor and can be both eaten fresh and used in the kitchen. The fruits of this tree are very easy to pick as the fruits fall from the tree when the wind blows. Delma damson tree is the most long-lived variety of damson trees. The original Delma damson tree is more than 150 years old. The damsons of this tree are also sweeter when compared to other varieties. The heaviest cropping variety of damson trees is the Farleigh damson tree. The tree bears abundant fruits. The most widely planted variety is the Merryweather damson tree. The fruits of this tree are larger than the other varieties and resemble a small plum. These fruits can be eaten fresh or can be used as a substitute for plums. But the stone of this fruit is not easily parted from the flesh. The Shepherds Bullace damson tree bears fruits that are extremely sharp in flavor. This tree is very tough and the cropping is very good. The Shropshire Prune is a northern English damson whose fruit has an astringent richness and thus this fruit is mainly used for cooking.

The damson trees are available for sale from the month of November. One can order online for delivery which will start from mid November or early December.

Heritage Apple Trees

Heritage fruit trees are trees that are descended clonally. These trees have the genetic codes of the trees that grew centuries ago. Heritage fruits trees include apple trees, quince trees, fig trees, peach trees and pear trees. The heritage apple trees have become popular because of the extra flavor in them. They are also packed with nutritional qualities. Many nurseries are working to preserve historic varieties of apple trees and other fruit trees by cloning historic fruit varieties.

There is a growing demand for heritage apple trees. These trees are preferred by one and all. There are many nurseries and community centers which offer heritage apple trees for sale.